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OUR FOUNDING VISION: THE ORDINARY MEANS OF THE CHURCH STRUCTURES ARE INSUFFICIENT
“Deeply moved” by the situation of the abandoned people, the Missionaries continued explaining their vision: The undersigned priests: … – knowing from experience that the hard-heartedness or indifference of these people renders the ordinary help supplied by your concern for … Continue reading
OUR FOUNDING VISION: A GUT-FEELING FOR THE SUFFERING OF ABANDONED PERSONS
The letter written to the Diocesan authorities on 25 January 1816 is a foundational document for us who live according to the spirit and charism of Saint Eugene. In the days that follow I will explore various aspects of this … Continue reading
OUR FOUNDING VISION: WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
As the activity of their first day of community life, Eugene had planned that “at this meeting we will draw up the Rule which we will have to follow. We will confer on the manner in which we will carry … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED ON 25 JANUARY 1816? THEY PUT OUR “FOUNDING VISION” INTO WORDS
What did the newly-formed group of Missionaries do on 25 January 1816? A few weeks’ before, Eugene had written to Henri Tempier about his program for this day: At this meeting we will draw up the Rule which we will … Continue reading
OUR FOUNDING VISION: FORM, STORM, NORM, PERFORM
Six animated missionaries came together exactly 200 years ago dreaming to do great things for the faith of the abandoned people of Provence. Eugene brought the new community into existence on a wave of enthusiasm. Human interaction, however, eventually begins … Continue reading
OUR BICENTENARY: REJOICE WITH ME AND CONGRATULATE YOURSELVES, FOR IT HAS PLEASED THE LORD TO GRANT US GREAT FAVORS
The full impact and importance of the foundation we are celebrating can only be appreciated if we look at the bigger picture. Eugene was convinced that the 6 men coming together in the foundation room were doing so in response … Continue reading
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